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Yagin: does anybody have any thoughts on Yagin? Never herd of them?
Had a bad experience with a Yaquin hybrid integrated back in the early 2000's..  The second day I had it, it caught fire.  If I had not been in the room at the time, I could have lost my house.  It was very cheaply made, the output transformers we... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Our country has ALWAYS been great. 
Speaker Cable Bi-Wire Jumper Break-in
@jl35 …………………………………………………………Yes, they do sound better after break in.  In my case, about 50 hours. 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Who, “Who’s Next”   On vinyl 
Best Preamp New or Used up to $3,000 ??
I owned a AI Modulus 3, 3A, & 3B.  I now own and use a Mac C2500 and I have found my last preamp.  So many options, on the fly phono loading, processor loop, and tone controls.  This is the best preampi have ever owned.  I’m off the merry go r... 
Power Conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 5000 or Shunyata Denali 6000S
I use the Shunyata much older Hydra series with their power cords and I am very happy.  I haven't heard the latest and greatest Shunyata power conditioners.  The Niagra has gotten a lot of rave reviews so I am sure that there is something to that.... 
interconne too long ?
Nope, you are fine.   
how good really
They are THAT good.  I purchased 6 McIntosh components from Audio Classics in the past 12 months.  I am convinced. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, "Hypnotic Eye"   on Digital 
Whats playing on your system today?
Roger Waters, "In The Flesh" SACDStyx, "The Grand Illusion" Audio Fidelity CDDio, "Holy Diver"    CDThree Days Grace, "Human"   on Digital 
Whats playing on your system today?
Alice Cooper, “Killer”    Audio Fidelity HDCD 
New owner of totem wind
Congrats on your purchase.  I am sure you will get many years of pleasure from them.  Of all the speakers I have heard, I have never heard a Totem. 
Can anyone help me remove a stuck fuse holder from my tube amp?
Don't you have to push in while turning? 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
@mofojo...…………………………………………………………..No, not really. I care less if someone wants GE speakers or not. I mentioned them because they fit his price range and I am familiar with them. Not a fan of the GE Triton 2 and on down, there is much better out th... 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
I see all the Tekton fanboys took over this thread.